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Weather & Climate in Leknes, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Leknes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.1000°N, 11.7000°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.
| Apr 26, 1992 | 4 km NE of Terråk, Norway | M3.3 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 55 km W of Lauvsnes, Norway | M2.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Nesna, Norway | M2.7 | 144 km | 0 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 21 km NW of Å i Åfjord, Norway | M2.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.2 m (27 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2014 | STATLAND | Meteorological | 8.2 m | — | 72 km |
| 1979 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 30 km |
| 1952 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 42 km |
| 1940 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.8 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 6.0 in |
Leknes has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 29°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.7") and May the driest (2.9").